Social Entrepreneur
This year's Contest by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
The Schwab Foundation identifies leading Social Entrepreneurs - dynamic individuals who launch enterprises targeting social change rather than profits - provides them with a platform, and raises public awareness of their efforts. In Switzerland, 33 applications have been submitted for the award “Swiss Social Entrepreneur 2009” - all of them unique and impressive. By the end of July, this year's semifinalists will be appointed. The winner of the award will finally be elected by a jury out of approx. 5 finalists on October 23rd.
Recent Publications
Making a Difference: BCG’s Partnerships and Projects for Social Impact
This report highlights BCG's social impact work in the latter part of 2006 and all of 2007.
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Making a Difference 2007:
BCG's Partnerships and Projects for Social Impact
This report highlights BCG's social impact work in 2005 and most of 2006.
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Social Impact and Nonprofit
At BCG, our social impact work is about doing good and making a difference.
Combining our private sector expertise with our deep understanding of the social sector, we collaborate with our clients to develop breakthrough ideas that deliver high-impact results and address some of the world's most pressing social problems.
BCG Switzerland's social activities include for example the Schwab Social Entrepreneur Activities and pre-selection and election of the Social Entrepreneur of the Year. The Business at School initiative and consulting support for the International World Food Programme.
